Korg D1: Lightweight, affordable 88-key stage piano with RH3 action

Korg recently introduced the Korg D1 digital piano, a mid-range portable stage piano. Its a lightweight (no speakers) piano that you can use for daily practice or even for performing live (though its more for practicing at home). The Korg D1 comes with RH3 key action (found on the more expensive Korg keyboards) and its very compact in size (doesn’t have speakers). [easyazon_link identifier=”B079K2LFDX” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]See PRICE on Amazon[/easyazon_link]

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1 Korg D1 Digital Piano: Review

2 Korg D1: Pros & Cons

7 Korg D1: Buying Links

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Korg D1 Digital Piano: Review

The Korg D1 seems to be a nice piano if your focus is more on the action, and if you want the piano to be compact in size.

How is the action?
The keyboard employs RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action) keyboard that simulates the action of a grand piano (heavier in the bass and lighter in the higher octaves).

What are the sounds like?
You get Concert Piano, Grand Piano, Jazz Piano, electric/electronic piano and other sounds (total of 30 expressive sounds).

The piano also offers:
Damper Resonance: Simulates the vibration of the strings when an acoustic piano’s damper pedal is held.
Key-Off Simulation: Simulates the reverberations produced depending on the speed at which a player releases his/her fingers after touching the keys.

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Various buttons and ins/outs on Korg D1 piano[/easyazon_link]

Korg D1: Pros & Cons

PROS: Compact, great action, great price
CONS: No USB (only MIDI In/Out), No pitch/mod control
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Who Is It For?

The digital piano is perfect for gigging pianists who want to travel light.
Its also a great piano for practicing/learning.

Demo Video Review

Korg D1 Digital Piano

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Competition Check

The Korg D1 looks more like the Korg LP-380 (minus the stand, speakers and pedals), which is available for cheaper. So if you want a piano for home use, you may consider the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00CC72LRY” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]Korg LP-380[/easyazon_link].

[easyazon_link identifier=”B003H94ZYI” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]Studiologic Numa Stage[/easyazon_link] is also a good option. It is lighter, features grade hammer action keyboard, has good sounds, customization options, USB and midi connectivity and pitch+mod wheels for controller action.

Features & Specs

RH3 keyboard (88 keys) with graded weighted hammer action
Polyphony: 120 voices (max)
Touch control: Five types
Pitch: Transpose, Fine tuning
Temperament 9 types
30 sounds (piano Electric piano organ Clavinet Vibraphone Acoustic guitar String instruments)
Demo Songs 30 (Sound Demo song x 10, Piano Demo Song x 20)
Controls: Power, Volume, PIANO SONG, TRANSPOSE, FUNCTION, TOUCH, BRILLIANCE, REVERB, CHORUS, BANK, Sound x 10, +, -, Metronome
Effects: Brilliance, Reverb, Chorus (3 levels each)
Metronome Tempo, Time signature, Accent, Sound and Volume controls
Pedals Damper (Half-pedaling supported)
Connections LINE OUT (L/MONON, R), MIDI (IN, OUT) (DIN, 5-pin), Headphones, DAMPER
Power supply DC 9 V, AC adapter (included)
Dimensions: 1327 x 263 x 128 mm (without music stand) Weight: 16 kg (including Stand)
Included Items: AC adapter, music rest, damper pedal
Accessories (separately sold): DS-1H Half damper pedal, ST-SV1 Keyboard Stand, SC-D1 soft case